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Active Intelligence: Goals agent (Beta) Release

The Goals agent (Beta) is an innovative feature in ActiveCampaign’s suite of tools, designed under the Active Intelligence category. This feature leverages natural language processing to streamline the process of goal creation, making it easier for users to establish measurable business objectives. With the Goals agent, you can transform general marketing ideas into actionable goals and automatically generate custom conversions and essential assets within your ActiveCampaign account.

Introduction

The Goals agent has emerged to address the need for efficient goal setting in marketing campaigns. It matters because businesses often spend excessive time configuring metrics and tracking conversions manually. The Goals agent simplifies this by allowing users to create goals through simple prompts, eliminating the need for intricate knowledge of conversion tracking.

With this tool, businesses can enhance their marketing strategy, track their performance, and optimize objectives effectively.

How to Access the Goals Agent

To access the Goals agent, follow these steps: 1. Look for the Active Intelligence icon located in your ActiveCampaign account dashboard. 2. If you encounter a message indicating that Active Intelligence isn't available, you may need to request access by commenting on the ActiveCampaign community post [1] with your account URL.

Step-by-step Instructions

Here’s how you can utilize the Goals agent effectively:

1. **Access the Goals Agent**:

  - Locate the Active Intelligence icon and select it to open the Goals agent.

2. **Enter Your Goal Prompt**:

  - Describe your marketing objective using natural language. For example, if you wish to track new leads from an SMS campaign, you could say: "I would like a business goal that measures new leads generated from my SMS campaigns."

3. **Review Generated Goals**:

  - The Goals agent will process your prompt and generate a corresponding goal along with necessary custom conversions.

4. **Monitor Your Goals**:

  - Use the Business Goals dashboard to monitor, optimize, and manage all your objectives in one consolidated view.

Configuration Options and Settings

The Goals agent operates with minimal setup requirements. Below are the critical components you will interact with when using this feature:

- Custom Conversions: Automatically generated conversions based on your goal descriptions. - Business Goals Dashboard: The centralized location for tracking and managing your specified goals.

By using natural prompts, you can create sophisticated tracking without needing a deep understanding of conversion logic or setup processes.

Best Practices and Tips

- Use specific and clear prompts to get the most accurate goal generation. - Regularly check the Business Goals dashboard to stay updated on your goal performance. - Integrate different marketing channel data to refine your goals and enhance tracking precision.

Implementing these tips will maximize the effectiveness of the Goals agent and ensure your marketing strategies are aligned for success.

Common Use Cases

Here are some practical examples of how the Goals agent can be utilized:

1. **Lead Quality Measurement**:

  - **Prompt**: "I'd like a business goal that measures new leads generated from my SMS campaigns."
  - This helps to track lead generation across specific marketing channels effectively.

2. **New Customer Acquisition**:

  - **Prompt**: "I need 100 more course enrollments before the end of Q4."
  - This creates a precise acquisition goal with target numbers and deadlines.

3. **Audience Growth**:

  - **Prompt**: "I'm trying to double my newsletter subscribers this month."
  - This generates goals focused on measuring list growth, aligning with your audience expansion targets.

These use cases illustrate the flexibility and efficiency of the Goals agent in various marketing scenarios.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using the Goals agent, consider the following steps: - Ensure that your account has access to Active Intelligence, as this feature is in beta and may require specific permission. - Review the prompts you are entering to ensure they are clear and specific, as vague prompts may yield inaccurate results. - If technical issues persist, reach out to ActiveCampaign support or the community forum for assistance.

FAQ

Q1: What is the Goals agent? A1: The Goals agent is a feature that helps users create measurable marketing goals using natural language prompts.

Q2: Is the Goals agent available to all ActiveCampaign users? A2: No, the Goals agent is currently in beta and may require specific access permissions.

Q3: What types of goals can I create with the Goals agent? A3: You can create a variety of goals, such as tracking lead generation, audience growth, and customer acquisition.

Q4: Do I need technical expertise to use the Goals agent? A4: No, the Goals agent is designed to minimize technical barriers by allowing users to describe their goals in simple language.

Q5: Can I monitor all my goals in one place? A5: Yes, you can monitor your goals via the Business Goals dashboard which centralizes all your objectives for easy management.

Q6: How do I request access to the Goals agent? A6: You can request access by commenting on the community post related to Active Intelligence, providing your ActiveCampaign account URL.

Q7: Can I integrate data from various marketing channels? A7: Yes, the Goals agent is designed to help you track and measure performance across multiple marketing channels for more effective goal setting.

Additional Resources

For further assistance and detailed guides, you can check out the following:

• How to use the Goals agent? [2]

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